Has N778RK been in an accident?

Yes. N778RK appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.

What kind of aircraft is N778RK?

N778RK is a 1978 Cessna R182 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number R18200480.

Has N778RK been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N778RK (ERA09FA411) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N778RK — 1978 Cessna R182

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 11, 2026

N778RK appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2009, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 11, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: R18200480
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: R182
Year: 1978
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-540 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA09FA411Jul 17, 2009Hayesville, NCFatal · 1 fatal
Flight into terrain for undetermined reasons.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1978 Cessna R182).

Dec 20, 2011deregistered — American East Airways Inc

Frequently asked

Has N778RK been in an accident?: Yes. N778RK appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.
What kind of aircraft is N778RK?: N778RK is a 1978 Cessna R182 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number R18200480.
Has N778RK been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N778RK (ERA09FA411) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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